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Toxicological information

Skin irritation / corrosion

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Administrative data

Endpoint:
skin irritation: in vivo
Type of information:
experimental study
Adequacy of study:
key study
Study period:
1994-04-26 to 1994-04-29
Reliability:
1 (reliable without restriction)
Rationale for reliability incl. deficiencies:
guideline study

Data source

Reference
Reference Type:
study report
Title:
Unnamed
Year:
1994
Report date:
1994

Materials and methods

Test guideline
Qualifier:
according to guideline
Guideline:
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Version / remarks:
1992-07-17
Deviations:
yes
Remarks:
body weight was not measured at the conclusion of the test; description of any other toxic effects besides skin reactions were not recorded.
GLP compliance:
yes (incl. QA statement)
Remarks:
signed 1994-03-16

Test material

Reference
Name:
Unnamed
Type:
Constituent
Test material form:
solid: particulate/powder
Details on test material:
- State of aggregation: cream coloured powder
Specific details on test material used for the study:
STABILITY AND STORAGE CONDITIONS OF TEST MATERIAL
- Storage condition of test material: room temperature

Test animals

Species:
rabbit
Strain:
New Zealand White
Details on test animals or test system and environmental conditions:
TEST ANIMALS
- Source: David Percival Ltd., Moston, Sandbach, Cheshire, U.K.
- Age at study initiation: twelve to sixteen weeks
- Weight at study initiation: 2.49 - 2.56 kg
- Housing: individually housed in suspended metal cages
- Diet (ad libitum): STANRAB SQC Rabbit Diet
- Water (ad libitum): mains drinking water
- Acclimation period: minimum of 5 days

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- Temperature: 18 - 23 °C
- Relative humidity: 51 - 59 %
- Air changes: approx. 15/hour
- Photoperiod (hrs dark / hrs light): 12:12

Test system

Type of coverage:
semiocclusive
Preparation of test site:
clipped
Vehicle:
other: distilled water
Controls:
no
Amount / concentration applied:
TEST MATERIAL
- Amount(s) applied (volume or weight with unit): 0.5 g test material moistened with 0.5 mL of distilled water
Duration of treatment / exposure:
4 hours
Observation period:
72 hours
Number of animals:
3 male rabbits
Details on study design:
TEST SITE
- Area of exposure: skin area on the back was clipped
- Type of wrap if used: test item was introduced under a 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm gauze patch, which was secured with a strip of surgical adhesive tape (BLENDERM). Furthermore, each animal was wrapped in an elasticated corset (TUBIGRIP).

REMOVAL OF TEST SUBSTANCE
- Washing: test material removed by gently swabbing with cotton wool soaked in distilled water
- Time after start of exposure: 4 hours

OBSERVATION TIME POINTS
- approx. 1 hour as well as 24, 48 and 72 hours after removal of the test material

SCORING SYSTEM:
- Method of calculation: according to the Draize scale
Any other skin reactions were also recorded.

Results and discussion

In vivo

Resultsopen allclose all
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal No. 1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal No. 1
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal No. 2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal No. 2
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
erythema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal No. 3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritation parameter:
edema score
Basis:
mean
Remarks:
animal No. 3
Time point:
24/48/72 h
Score:
0
Max. score:
4
Irritant / corrosive response data:
No skin reactions were noted during the study.

Applicant's summary and conclusion

Interpretation of results:
GHS criteria not met
Conclusions:
The substance is not irritating to the skin based on an in vivo study (OECD 404).
According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 and subsequent adaptations, the substance does not require classification as skin irritant.